Offline Jobs

Almost all of us have been asked to help out with painting at one point or another; painting a room, a house, or even a wooden fence is a right of passage for most teenagers (See “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”). Just like the protagonist of one of Mark Twain’s most popular novels, many teens baulk at the idea of having to paint all day. But if the sound of covering walls both inside and out with lustrous enamels, stains and lacquers sounds like fun to you, then why not start your own business as a residential painter.

Most animal lovers would agree that getting paid to spend time with their four-legged friends would be a pretty cool way to make a living. Did you know that there are people that actually make a lot of money by walking their clients’ pets for an hour or two every day? There’s definitely more to becoming a paid pet walker than taking out your own dog and asking your parents for money, but if you work hard and take your business seriously, then you could end up turning your love for the canine variety into a profitable career.

Getting high on the job is grounds for dismissal from most respectable employers, but it’s actually a daily requirement for the people that are responsible for maintaining the sparkling gleam of high-rises and skyscrapers around the world. If you love working outdoors on a daily basis, and are fearless when it comes to spending all day high above the surface of the earth, then perhaps working for a professional window cleaner is the right position for you.

Professional window cleaners have to have a versatile skillset in order to perform their daily tasks. First and foremost, professional window cleaners cannot have a fear of heights. This is because most professional window cleaners work high off of the ground while cleaning the windows of large buildings. They are required to work from ropes, scaffolds, and ladders, all while practicing the strictest safety procedures to ensure that they’re getting the job done while minimizing the risk of falling.

Some employers don’t necessarily care about a formal education: whether or not you’ve got a degree hanging on the wall, what your GPA is, or where you went to school doesn’t matter to them. Many employers just have problems on the job that they need resolved, and qualified staff that can help them resolve them. One such occupation is that of the mechanical handyman. If you’ve got a knack for fixing things that other people are baffled by, then perhaps you should think about turning your talent into an occupation.

Massage therapy is a holistic form of medical treatment that has been around for centuries. It is a practice that specializes in the treatment of aching muscles, sore backs, inflamed joints, and even anxiety and stress. Working as a massage therapist is a very hands-on occupation, and is one that requires patience, compassion, and physical stamina to effectively treat and massage clientele day in and day out.

Have you ever had an experience with a product or service that was so good that you just had to tell all of your friends and family about it? How would you respond if someone told you that you could actually make money by telling other people just like you how great your experience with a product or service was, would you jump at the opportunity in a heartbeat? Believe it or not, many teenagers around the world are hired everyday to do just that, working as brand ambassadors.

Photography is the art of capturing life’s moments that happen in the wink of an eye with a click of the shutter. Maybe you’re already a self-proclaimed amateur photographer, with photos posted to your Facebook page garnering an abundance of “likes.” Photography can be a fun hobby and a great way to express yourself artistically, but many people are still making a good living out of taking their passion for pictures and turning it into a productive career. If you’re the family member or friend that always gets singled out during events to take the pictures, then maybe it’s time for you to take your eye for a great shot to the next level.

Are you an outgoing person that loves meeting and talking to new people everyday? Do you also have an insatiable appetite for a variety of different foods? If this sounds like you, then getting a job working as a food sampler or demonstrator sounds like one that just might suit your palate.

Are you the person that your friends call when they need help with their hair, nails and make-up before a big date? Do you love chatting it up with your besties while you give them a complete makeover, turning their tangled hair into tidy locks and reviving their nails with shades of red that’ll drive their dates wild? If this sounds like your typical Friday night, then maybe you should think about turning your helpful hobby into a rewarding career while working in the hairstyle and beauty sector.